JenDarby wrote:I updated to 1/3 as well, but that disclaimer on the top that date updates could mean pretty much anything diminished my excitement I had about it.

I'm just taking it as an indication that someone is in the office at L&C doing something with application files. Even if it's just a secretary printing them out for the committee to read at their next meeting, it's progress!

I never received ONE L&C view book. They either really hate, or really love me.

(I think all my view books likely went to my previous address, as I didn't move/change it on LSAC until a month after taking the LSAT. The new tenant there must love coming home to a mailbox full of view books.)

Frustrated with the waiting game, I decided to call L&C to see if I could get any more information, especially considering that they're not quite following what they told rinkrat in December. They didn't give me any general information about mailings or committee meetings, but the person I spoke with did look up my file and said that it was under review now, so I should likely hear from them "within a few weeks"...

orangefanta wrote:Are there any inexpensive neighborhoods left in Portland?

Short answer: No.

Longer answer: Depends on what kind of place you'd settle for, but even shitty neighborhoods are ridonk expensive. I have a friend whose 700sq ft house is worth something like $300K, within sight of actual hookers standing on streetcorners and a meth house that burned down.

Depends on what you think is inexpensive- my wife and I just bought a house here, before that we were renting a 3 bed two bath in a nice neighborhood for $1395 a month, you could get an apartment for $900-1200 in a good area. If you're from L.A. that sounds great if you're from Texas not so much. Portland's a great city, low cost of living but plenty to do if you can handle the rain.

orangefanta wrote:Are there any inexpensive neighborhoods left in Portland?

orangefanta wrote:Are there any inexpensive neighborhoods left in Portland?

If you look, reasonable, nice apts are definitely available. Over the past few years I lived in a huge apt in Tanasbourne, for $700, which is about 10 miles outside of downtown. Last year I was two blocks from the river downtown in SW in an awesome building for $690, 1000 sq ft, even including garage parking. Now I live in NW Portland right by all the bars/max/etc in a studio for $675.

orangefanta wrote:Are there any inexpensive neighborhoods left in Portland?

If you look, reasonable, nice apts are definitely available. Over the past few years I lived in a huge apt in Tanasbourne, for $700, which is about 10 miles outside of downtown. Last year I was two blocks from the river downtown in SW in an awesome building for $690, 1000 sq ft, even including garage parking. Now I live in NW Portland right by all the bars/max/etc in a studio for $675.

Just to clarify a little, Tanasbourne is two towns west of Portland. It may be about 10 miles from downtown on the highway, but it's definitely not a quick commute at rushhour.